DIA website - Our Team

We’re organised into two strategic focus areas, and we’re administered by the Director’s Office. You can find all of us in the Marketing Services Building on the Hatfield Campus.

Director’s Office

Director: Rikus Delport
012 420 4888 [email protected]

Management Assistant & PA: Ragni Chethram
012 420 2965 [email protected]

General Assistant: Fanus Nkwentsha
012 420 2257 [email protected]

General Assistant: Thabo Mokalapa
012 420 5195 [email protected]

Finance & Admin Officer: Brumilda Carols
012 420 6848  [email protected]

Advancement and Alumni Relations

Deputy-Director: Fundraising and Alumni Relations: Deidré Adams 
012 420  4030 [email protected]

Alumni Relations
Senior Alumni Relations Manager: Dr Samantha Castle
012 420 3044 [email protected]

Senior Alumni Relations Officer: Lubuto Kalenga
012 420 3702 [email protected]

Alumni Coordinator: Vuyo Ntloko
012 420 3912 [email protected]

Alumni Events Coordinator: Henriette Minnaar
012 420 3980 [email protected]


Fundraising and Operations

Senior Manager: Advancement & Database: Josiah Mavundla 
012 420 3045 j[email protected]

Senior Development Specialist: Ella Nyakunu
012 420 2977 [email protected]

Senior Development Specialist: Belinda Mogashwa– Msiza
012 420 4902 [email protected]

Senior Development Specialist: Alson Maphosa
012 420 3518 a[email protected]

Senior Development Specialist: Dagmar Kahn
012 420 3361 [email protected]

Senior Prospect Researcher: Mfundo Nyitana
012 420 5980 [email protected] 

Database Coordinator: William de Kock
012 420 3831 [email protected]

Database Officer: Thobeka Zungu
012 420 3222 [email protected]

Database Officer: Marysia Brodalka
012 420 3533 [email protected]

Advancement Finance Coordinator: Rendani Tshishonga
012 420 3693 [email protected]

 

Marketing and Communication

Deputy-Director: Marketing and Communication: Sithembinkosi Tlale
012 420 4228 [email protected]

Marketing and Branding

Marketing & Branding Manager: Isabel de Necker
012 420 5184 [email protected]

Brand Specialist: Petronella Khwane
012 420 3706 [email protected]

Graphic Designer: Liana Schröder
012 420 2250 [email protected]

Graphic Designer: Francois van der Westhuizen
012 420 3979 [email protected]

Campaign Strategy and Senior Copywriter: Shakira Hoosain
012 420 4246 [email protected]

Publications Practitioner: Tebogo Menong
012 420 3047 [email protected]

Content Hub

Content Hub Writer: James Mahlokwane
012 420 6528 [email protected]

Social Media Specialist: Buyi Nkonyane
012 420 3493 [email protected]

Internal Communication

Internal Communication Manager: Anna Semenya
012 420 5374  [email protected]

Internal Communication Coordinator: Jimmy Masombuka
012 420 4839  [email protected]

Public Relations and Events

Public Relations and Events Manager: Sashlin Girraj 
012 420 2252  [email protected]

Events Manager: Laverne Gardner
012 420 3516  [email protected]

Senior Events Coordinator: Lynette Smith
012 420 2278  [email protected]

Events Administrator: Neo Maseko
012 420 2631  n[email protected]

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